Dysrupt Healthcare Podcast

Lester Morales interviews Rachel Strauss from EHiM, a veteran in the prescription drug (Rx) space. Rachel enlightens us why the lack of transparency is killing an employer's Rx program. From not understanding how much each Rx actually costs to having NO CLUE how much you are paying your Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), the lack of transparency is negative impacting the costs associated with an employers Rx. Lastly, transparency allows you to take advantage of other sourcing opportunities, either from the Manufacturer's or Internationally, which can save employers 50% on their Rx cost while getting those medications for employees and their families for FREE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode you will hear quick hits from the first 7 episodes outlining some the key takeaways on how to impact healthcare benefits. From exact strategies to the WHYs of the current health benefits landscape, the guest will share impact points that will leave you wanting to hear more. Links to each episode will be included in the show notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lester Morales interviews Nick Heinen, a family practice physician specializing in care for Native American organizations. Nick discusses several challenges faced by this population, as well as solutions that are unknown to the vast majority of tribal leaders. Together, they navigate all the ways these organizations can add value to their number one asset: their people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former public policy think tank member and benefits expert, Nelson Griswold, discusses the politics of healthcare and insurance industry issues. Topics include flaws in the benefits system, incentivizing employers for better healthcare, the influence of lobbies in Washington, and the need for revolutionary changes in the healthcare system to benefit employers.

Lester Morales interviews Carme Lewis, Senior HR Director at Amy’s Kitchen, to discuss her journey improving the quality of care of employees and their families. Headquartered in Petaluma, California, Amy’s Kitchen is a pioneering organic and non-GMO food manufacturer that employs over 1,900 people across four locations. Carme details her experience establishing an on-site healthcare facility, what drove them towards this innovative model, and how she overcame key challenges along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lester interviews Steve Watson, licensed advisor and Founder of the Trendbreaker Community, to discuss how to educate business executives on the merits of self-funded insurance. Steve wears three hats - benefits advisor, CFO, and HR professional. He pulls from these three experiences to engage in a well-rounded conversation about how businesses can start saving on their healthcare expenditure immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lester interviews David Contorno, Founder & CEO of E Powered Benefits, to cover topics related to why the US healthcare system is failing physicians, employers, as well as employees, and their families. With over 20 years of experience in the employee benefits space, David provides listeners with several first-hand accounts of patients receiving top-quality care for a fraction of the price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lester interviews Kevin Trokey, business consultant, sales coach, and Founder Partner of Q4i. Based in Missouri, Q4i is a network of benefit and insurance agencies that is redefining the role of the typical broker by developing a consultative approach. To keep up with the latest innovations and innovators changing the health benefits world, please subscribe to the Impact Healthcare podcast. Click here. To become part of the Impact Healthcare Community and receive alerts on new episodes and the top “Impact Points” of each episode, please text “IMPACT HEALTHCARE” to 813-537-6992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lester interviews Dylan Phelps, Chief Wellness Officer at Pittsburgh Tank & Tower Group (PTTG). A 101-year-old blue-collar company in Kentucky, PTTG has become the trailblazer for innovation in health benefits design. From appointing ONE person to be accountable for healthcare spend to taking more control over program design with transparency, PTTG is paying LESS in healthcare today than they were 5 years prior. The best part is that when employees engage with their own health benefits advocate, they have $0 (ZERO) cost. With this, PTTG has become an ESOP allowing employees to achieve even great financial benefit from making the right healthcare decisions. To keep up with the latest innovations and innovators changing the health benefits world, please subscribe to the Impact Healthcare podcast, click here. To become part of the Impact Healthcare Community and receive alerts on new episodes and the top “Impact Points” of each episode, please text “IMPACT HEALTHCARE” to 813-537-6992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his welcome message, Lester Morales, an insurance nerd and entrepreneur, introduces us to his latest project to disrupt the health benefits industry, the Impact Healthcare Podcast. After medical bills devastated his family with the financial ruin of bankruptcy at age 17 and losing both his parents to cancer, Lester is fueled by a very strong WHY (featured in Forbes- read article here). This series features the people and strategies that are impacting the world of healthcare benefits. The Impact Healthcare Podcast debuts on April 28th. To keep up with the latest innovations and innovators changing the health benefits world, please subscribe to the Impact Healthcare podcast. See the website. To become part of the Impact Healthcare Community and receive alerts on new episodes and the top “Impact Points” of each episode, please text “IMPACT HEALTHCARE” to 813-537-6992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices